Poor Antonio Joseph Bazzini (1818-1897), a one-work composer if ever there was one, after the examples of Bruch and Holst, destined forever to be remembered...continue...
Recording information: BartokStudio, Bernareggio, Italy (03/02/2014-03/05/2014)....continue...

It was Wagner's music that inspired Dallapiccola to start composing, and it was Debussy's that caused him to stop (for a whole three years, in...continue...
Recording information: Bartók Studio, Bernareggio, Milan, Italy (04/13/2014-04/16/2014)....continue...

Early music ensemble City Waites are authorities in the vernacular music of the taverns and countryside of 16th and 17th century England, with informed performances...continue...
Recording information: Aosis Studio, Chalk Farm, London (1992); The Premises, Hackney (1992); Aosis Studio, Chalk Farm, London (1995); The Premises, Hackney (1995).

Francesco Maria Veracini (1690 - 1768) was one of the foremost violinists of his time, and he appears to have led a rather adventurous life;...continue...
Recording information: Chiesa di S. Domenico, Rieti, Italy (10/2013)....continue...

Hideko Udagawa has performed extensively throughout the world, captivating international audiences with her artistry and enthusiasm. Critics have acclaimed her performances, commending her passionate ...continue...
Recording information: The Recital Hall, The Performing Arts Center, Purchase (07/05/2000-07/06/2000)....continue...

It had previously been said that in Argentina 'everything can change except the Tango'. And then there was Astor Piazzolla, who revolutionised this genre in...continue...
Recording information: Villa Montevecchio, Samarate, Italy (04/2013/09/2013)....continue...

Bach composed these and other famous works, including the Brandenburg Concerti and the Cello Suites, during his Capellmeister years in Anhalt-Cöthen, Saxony, 1717-23. Violinist Hélè...continue...
Recording information: Chapelle de l'Hôpital Notre-Dame de Bon Secours, Paris, (09/2001)....continue...

Quite possibly the most melodically gifted composer to have ever lived, Franz Schubert's uniqueness extends as well to his individual works notoriety, some of which...continue...
Recording information: Ecole Nationale de Musique - Aulnay-sous-bois, France (08/02/1999-08/06/1999)....continue...

To immerse oneself in a work like this is to begin a long journey from which one can only return profoundly transformed, and with the...continue...
Recording information: Chapelle de l'Hôpital Notre-Dame du Bon-Secours, Paris (09/2004)....continue...

Geminiani made a transcription for string orchestra of Arcangelo Corelli's celebrated sonatas for violin, op. 5. This exhilarating music is further glorified by the breadth...continue...
Recording information: Church of Bon-Secours, Paris, France (2003-02-02_2003-02-07&2003-); Saint-Antoine Church, Frasne-le-Château, France (2003-02-02_2003-02-07&2003-)....continue...

Some works written in the very particular context of global conflict, by two of the 20th century's major composers. The first, by Stravinsky, is a...continue...
Recording information: Protestant Church in Auteuil, Paris, France (01/08/2001-01/13/2001)....continue...

Two concertos from one of the most celebrated composers of the twentieth century, Aram Khachaturian. Best known for his orchestral suites, ballets, and symphonies, these...continue...
Recording information: Moscow Radio Studio #1 (10/10/1987-10/12/1987); Wembley Studios (10/10/1987-10/12/1987); Moscow Radio Studio #1 (1981); Wembley Studios (1981)....continue...

These original works and arrangements for violin, cello and piano by Claude Debussy span the composer's protean career, from the early Piano Trio of 1880...continue...
Recording information: Villa San Fermo, Lonigo (Vicenza) (02/05/2012-02/07/2012)....continue...

During the last years of his life, CPE, not unlike his father, was not interested in following fashions or the market, his main aim being...continue...
Recording information: Auditorium San Salvatore, Rodengo Saiano (Brescia), Ita (08/12/2013-08/14/2013)....continue...

Expedition Audio RecommendedItalian composer Francesco Cilea is best known for his operas, Adriana Lecouvreur and L'arlesiana, but his success in the opera house was spotty....continue...
Recording information: Studio I Musicanti, Rome (02/2013)....continue...

A program of concertante works for various instruments. Manuel de Sica's (b. 1949) music is marked by eclecticism and immediate appeal. The Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini...continue...
Recording information: Centro di Produzione Musicale della Filarmonica Toscani (05/27/2013/05/28/2013)....continue...

On this budget priced reissue, violinist Graf Mourja and pianist Natalia Gous perform a recital of music that run the full gamut of expression found...continue...
Recording information: Paris, IRCAM (02/2002)....continue...

Young French violinist Matthieu Arama learned his art with Igor Oistrakh and performs worldwide in important venues with leading orchestras and conductors. This CD is...continue...
Recording information: Château Fombrauge, Bordeaux, France (08/2012)....continue...

This release centers on the Russian composer's concerto output, coupling Nos. 2 and 3 for the piano with those he wrote for the violin. Energetic...continue...
Recording information: 1988....continue...

This original and appealing program presents works of Beethoven in chamber music arrangements with guitar, written by contemporaries, a practice that was quite common in...continue...
Recording information: Westvest90-kerk, Schiedam, The Netherlands (04/17/2013-04/19/2013)....continue...

Two of Beethoven's most popular violin sonatas taken from Anne-Sophie Mutter's acclaimed complete set, with long-time partner Lambert Orkis, recorded in 1998. Mutter is one...continue...
Recording information: Wiesbaden, Kurhaus, Friedrich-von-Thiersch-Saal (08/1998)....continue...

This CD presents one of the most popular and widely performed concertos, the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, logically coupled with the composer's other works for violin...continue...
Recording information: Moscow (1997)....continue...